Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith caught the collection contender when his one-handed catch at slip ended Cheteshwar Pujara’s keep on the crease within the third Test in Indore on Thursday.
The catch proved to be the turning level of the match as Pujara, who was batting on 59, waged a lone conflict to rebuild the Indian innings after the remainder of the top-order crumbled slowly and steadily.
In the 57th over, Nathan Lyon’s third ball had turned inside out and Pujara tried to play a drive however didn’t get the bat he wished. Smith, who was within the leg slips, dived and took an excellent catch together with his outstretched hand.
Could this be a match turning catch? @SteveSmith49 dismiss @cheteshwar1 set for 59 #INDvAUS #Classic pic.twitter.com/RFHO4lEdWV
— Simone Hughes (@theanalyst) March 2, 2023
Lyon would go on to choose up eight wickets because the hosts suffered a heavy defeat as Steve Smith’s males had been set a goal of simply 76 runs to win the Test and make it to the ultimate of the World Test Championship (WTC). The spinner spun an internet round India’s batsmen, returning figures of 23.3-1-64-8.
Pujara batted fastidiously however fell after scoring 59 runs. The veteran batsman’s departure, coupled with Smith taking an excellent catch, nearly ended India’s resistance.
Umesh Yadav lasted simply two balls, caught by Cameron Green within the deep for a duck, as India’s batting went down and not using a whimper. India are main the collection 2-0 with wins in Nagpur and New Delhi.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
